Garrettsville Council Approves Updated Village Plan and Recognizes the Achievements of JAG Students
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville Village Council meeting convened on June 14th, 2023, at 7:00 pm for a productive session attended by council members, village...
Heads Up….. Hearts Too!
Garrettsville - The Garrettsville F & AM Masonic Lodge will be joining with four other lodges in Portage County in support of the Portage...
Board of Elections Needs Precinct Election Officials for August 8th Election
Ravenna - The Portage County Board of Elections needs registered voters to work as precinct election officials for the August 8, 2023 Special Election. ...
Garrettsville/Nelson Boy Scouts Observe Flag Day
Nelson Twp - Flag Day commemorates the anniversary of the day the Continental Congress approved the design of a National flag (June 14, 1777)....
Summerfest Schedule of Events
Friday, June 23rd 6:30 pm – Festival Commencement (Main Stage) Grand Marshall presentation to Mark Apple and Summerfest Sponsor DayStar Ford 6:45pm – Ty’s Tunes...
Geauga County’s Favorite Flea Market Returns to West Woods
Russell Twp - Sign on as a vendor or shop for treasures like antiques, collectibles, household/garage sale items, crafts and other miscellany during a...
Mark Apple Named 2023 Grand Marshall of Garrettsville Summerfest
Garrettsville - Mark was born and raised in Garrettsville’s “east side” on the west side of Water St. He grew up delivering newspapers, baling...
Walk On: Rotary Golf Event Raises Funds for Walking Trail
Garrettsville - One of the more famous quotes about sports is attributed to Mark Twain, saying, “Golf is a good walk spoiled.” Alas, this...
Sherry Michele Quiggle of Nelson, OH
Sherry Michele Quiggle (59) returned to the Earth on March 19th, 2023. She is survived by daughter Tabitha Quiggle (Ian Hawkins), son Jeremy Quiggle...
In Pictures: Local Athletes Take Spotlight at OHSAA State Track & Field Competition
Pavel Henderson Ravenna High School Ravenna’s Pavel Henderson earned a spot on the podium with a 5th place finish in the 110 meter hurdles.
Crestwood Recognizes Retireesat May School Board Meeting
At the May Board meeting, the following Crestwood staff members were recognized for their retirement by the district. They included Patricia Briggs, who served...
JAG Students Look Forward, and Glance Back in Time
Garrettsville - Students in Garfield Middle School and some Sixth Graders at Garfield Elementary got a chance to peer into the future and look...
RockAbility, seeking musicians with developmental disabilities, to audition June 24 or June 26 at Metzenbaum/West Geauga Schools Transportation Bldg
Geauga County - RockAbility, an adaptive, integrated music project for musicians with developmental disabilities, is holding auditions for musicians with developmental disabilities (8615 Cedar...
Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary Report
Garrettsville - Garrettsville-Hiram Rotary met on June 5, 2023 reviewing the successful Tom Collins Rotary Memorial Walking Trail Golf Outing, held at SugarBush Golf...
Celebrate Your Inner Caveman at the 12th Annual Caveman Crawl presented by The Foundation For Geauga Parks
It’s time to break out your favorite animal skin and dress up for the 12th annual Caveman Crawl 5K Trail Run & 1-Mile Fun...
Maxwell Dennis May of Windham
Maxwell (Max) Dennis May, 18, of Windham, Ohio, peacefully passed away on June 6, 2023 after living with a glioblastoma for the past three...
Mantua-Shalersville Chamber Elects New Officers
Mantua - The Mantua-Shalersville Chamber of Commerce invites you to a social hour to meet the new officers on June 14 at 5:00 at...
Ham Radio Operators On the Air for Nationwide ARRL Field Day Event this June
Freedom Twp - Amateur radio operators from the Portage County Amateur Radio Service will be in Freedom Township participating in a national amateur radio...
When Out On The Lawn There Arose Such A Clatter…
No, no reindeer this time; just a puffed up Scotty barking wildly, defending her territory from a hissing and snarling opossum……….like so many times...
Rotary Sponsors The Seventh Annual Special Needs Fishing Tournament
Chardon - On Thursday May 18, 2023, the Rotary Clubs of Geauga County; Burton-Middlefield, Chagrin Valley, Chardon and Geauga West; put on the seventh...
Windham Library Offers Free Seeds
Windham - When she learned that the area she served in Windham was classified as a food desert, Portage County District Librarian Sarah McCoy...
Local Scouts Observe Memorial Day
Garrettsville - The Boy Scouts from Troop 4065 assisted VFW Post 2629 of Aurora in placing flags on the graves of veterans interned at...
Mantua Hosting Triple Trail Fest This Weekend
Mantua - How did it happen? This life-time resident of Portage County was clueless. She hopes that rest of the county isn’t. But just...
Upcoming Area Memorial Day Services
Bainbridge TownshipBainbridge Township will honor Memorial Day with a parade and service on Sunday, May 28th. The parade will begin at Bainbridge Commons at...
Udderly Engaging: JAG Historical Society Hosts Panel Discussion on the Garrettsville Area’s Rich Dairy History
“Milking History” was the title given to the oral history program presented by the James A. Garfield Historical Society on Sunday, May 21, 2023...
Backyard Critters 4-H Club: Spotlight on Blake Pyeritz
In a stunning debut year, Blake Pyeritz, a budding 4-H enthusiast, showcased his exceptional skills in the realm of Fancy poultry classes. Not only...
Ox Roast Fair Plans Well Underway
Mantua - St. Joseph Church in Mantua is hitting the ground running with the Ox Roast Fair, which is being held on July 21st,...
The Yoder Brothers Foundation continues to award $1.6 million and counting in local scholarships, in loving tribute to the memory of two local brothers.
Russell Twp. - The Yoder Brothers Foundation continues to award $1.6 million and counting in local scholarships, in a loving tribute to the memory...
MSFD Rescues Kayakers on Cuyahoga River
Mantua - At the last Fire Board meeting, Chief Matt Roosa noted that on Sunday May 7th, the MSFD team responded quickly, rescuing two...
Garrettsville Chamber Awards Two Scholarships to JAG Grads
Garrettsville - The annual Scholarship Breakfast was hosted by the Garrettsville Area Chamber of Commerce at the Charles C. Klamer Professional Development Center on...
